I finally got myself a Brommie S6L

[PeteXXX]

I'd wanted a Folder for ages, but didn't want to take the plunge with an expensive bike until I knew I'd get on with one as they're very different to my CX, (and Defy2, Trek Fuel EX9 that I've sold on recently.)
I managed to buy a Raleigh Evo-2 for £210 from Halfords before they ran out of stock. The chap said it was quite probably the last one in Northamptonshire.
This is when the World shut down.
I enjoyed the Evo but it is very heavy, 16kg, and still quite large when folded, and the gearing is extremely spinny but it gave me the yearning for a better Folder.
Last Friday, after checking stock and a few friendly emails with Brompton Junction in Camden Market, I caught the train to London and bought myself an S6L and took it around London for a 25 mile ride.

My bike, arrowed.

Best pic I could get of the shop as the road is dug up!

My Brompton in Brompton Square.. It had to be done!! 😊

First impressions? Love it 😍
The gearing is great. The 16" wheels (as opposed to the 20" on the Raleigh) were a bit twitchy at first, but I soon got used to it.. The C17 saddle will take some breaking in, but my ass is tough enough to beat it

I'm quite a happy chappy! 😎


The plan, now, is to sell the Evo-2. I've seen them up for £180/£200 so I've not lost much. New at Halfords, they're now £300!

 

[GeekDadZoid]

Brilliant. I got my M6L just over a week ago on my birthday, they are brilliant aren't they.

I've done about 100 miles on mine so far and comfort is brilliant. I have the -12% gearing version, which I was not sure about when I ordered but after hitting the 15% section of a climb yesterday, i was glad about it.

 

[welsh dragon]

I think brommies are a bit like marmite. You either love them or hate them.

Nice looking bike. Well done.

 

[si_c]

I think brommies are a bit like marmite. You either love them or hate them.

Nice looking bike. Well done.

Definitely, as someone significantly north of 6' there is no way I could ever ride one and not look like a clown though.

 

[TheDoctor]

Love my M12R. Toured on it three times. Would never sell it.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Definitely, as someone significantly north of 6' there is no way I could ever ride one and not look like a clown though.

I find that part of the charm. I usually make sure that my clothing coordinates with my Brommie ( Orange polo shirt and black mountain bike style cycling shorts with orange and black patterned socks ) 😁

 

[welsh dragon]

Definitely, as someone significantly north of 6' there is no way I could ever ride one and not look like a clown though.

I admit I am not a fan of them. They look very twitchy to me.

 

[PeteXXX]

Definitely, as someone significantly north of 6' there is no way I could ever ride one and not look like a clown though.

I do not have that altitude problem...
😁

 

[Tenkaykev]

Definitely, as someone significantly north of 6' there is no way I could ever ride one and not look like a clown though.

They’re really adaptable, our 11 year old grandson loves to ride the one with S bars, he’s 4’10”. I’m 5’ 10” and prefer the more upright M bars ( as does our daughter who’s 5’ 6” ) I think the maximum recommended rider height is 6’ 8”

 

[Sharky]

Like the photo in Brompton Square.
Could be the start of another "My bike in front of" photo challenge.

 

[biggs682]

Well done @PeteXXX

 

[PeteXXX]

Like the photo in Brompton Square.
Could be the start of another "My bike in front of" photo challenge.

Thanks, I had to look at a map to find it!

Good idea.. MBIFO

 

[PeteXXX]

Well done @PeteXXX

Cheers MrBiggs 👍

 

[Tenkaykev]

A quick search reveals about 25 place names with “ Brompton “ in them. A fair few in North Yorkshire. If your name is Ralph, and you have a Brompton, there’s a place named “ Brompton Ralph” 😁

 

[PeteXXX]

A quick search reveals about 25 place names with “ Brompton “ in them. A fair few in North Yorkshire. If your name is Ralph, and you have a Brompton, there’s a place named “ Brompton Ralph” 😁

That'd be a tour and a half!! 😂